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University of Sydney Creates Online PPA Diagnostic Tool for Clinicians
Researchers at the University of Sydney have created a free online diagnostic tool to assist clinicians in…
Australian Reporter Shares Mother’s Experiences After PSP Diagnosis
Stephanie Boltje, a reporter for the Australian news program The Drum, shared her family’s experiences after her…
In-Progress Clinical Trial Evaluating Speech Therapy for People with PPA
The Communications Bridge 2 clinical trial is currently evaluating whether a specially developed speech therapy regimen could…
New Study Highlights Tradeoff Between Grammar and Word Choice in People with PPA
A study published in the medical journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed some ways…
Passage Bio Issues First Dose in FTD Gene Therapy Trial
Passage Bio, a company that specializes in developing genetic therapies, administered the first dose in a clinical…
Tony-Winning Broadway Playwright Diagnosed with lvPPA
Christopher Durang, a playwright renowned for his absurdist and comedic writing style, has quietly backed away from…
Newspaper Editor Writes About Wife’s PPA Journey
Earlier this year, Blake Ovard, an AFTD volunteer and editor for the Hobbs News-Sun newspaper in New…
Detroit Sportswriter Honors Late Cousin and Shares Family’s FTD History
Shawn Windsor, a sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press, recently paid tribute to his late cousin, who…
Prominent Philly Cheesesteak Purveyor Dies of FTD
Rick Olivieri, the former owner of Rick’s Original Philly Steaks in Philadelphia and a member of an…
FTD Care Partner Discusses Husband’s FTD Diagnosis, Finding Support on “Dementia Dialogue” Podcast
FTD care partner Jill Czuczman discussed finding a positive approach to living with a young-onset dementia diagnosis…
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